How you gonna hate and be thirsty at the same time?!

House Music's foundation is built on love!

In my last Blog I mentioned some new spots that have opened up and just in time for MOVEMENT. The Situation Room owned and operated by the Johnson brothers (no relation) swank joint for the upwardly mobile amongst us. As with their Mars Bar the inside is sexy with great appeal. Every Thursday Demetrius Orr and Drake have their JuJu night, its a not to be missed night!

I have not visited Queens bar or Two James but I wanted to mention them because... well, I want everyone to WIN I want everyone to be a success. That does not mean everyone will be successful, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting the best for all involved.

The Marble Bar is going to be one of those hot venues during MOVEMENT and beyond. It has already become a main stay for larger sets in the House and Techno world. Glenn Underground will bless the walls, speakers and decks this coming Saturday for Bruce Bailey's birthday. FYI... He (Glenn) is going to clown ( also known as, come in fuck shit up...and leave!) and since Glenn is going to clown, Wilhite will too! I'm expecting big things from the birthday celebrant... NO top 40 tracks. Play like I KNOW you can! Bring that hot shit out cha ass!  - yup!! I said it! -its YOUR day, you better play like it was your last day on earth!! ...and should you have a problem or issue with what I have just said.. you have my number please feel free to use it sweets. -( here is where you insert that big stupid grin-devilish grin)

Then we have the little red headed step child... Sicaros- Does anyone remember the story of the ugly duckling... well if ya don't. Duck is born... ugly ( hence the name the ugly duckling)- Duck gets teased Ducks feelings are hurt. Duck grows up to be beautiful and everyone rides his jock. End of story - well...kinda

You gotta give it up to Rick Hines who had a dream and made it happen. and NO his place does not have all the bells and whistles as other places and YES Rick your drinks are TOO damn high ( listen to your patrons) but you gots to give it up to a man who put his heart and soul and hard earned dollar into giving people what they want. Not just to make money but because Rick also believes in and loves this underground sound and life.  This is his labor of love. Not just for the music but for the people and his peers.

...and yeah, its been a slow roll but we are working to change that. Sicaros is nicely positioned on Shelby between Congress and Learned steps away from the host hotel for MOVEMENT! ( the Situation Room is just up the street) - can you start to see the ugly duckling analogy?

Keeping with my goal to see everyone win. I proposed an Open Decks night to help not only bring more business but to showcase DJs that may not get to play out as much as others. And while there are days I want to give Bruce shaken DJ syndrome I got that idea from him. He will give just about anyone a chance.

No matter where you are in this DJ game the decks were open for you to play. To have a laugh with a peer. To share stories, tell lies, listen to new talent or not so new talent that you may not have heard.

Has it been a success? Well... that depends on how you measure success! To me, yes it has. Has the crowd been light, well yes it has. BUT!!!... each and EVERY DJ that has come through has had a great time. Every new jock as learn something from a vet. Friendships have been formed, new folks have gotten to see the inside of Sicaros and Rick is primed for new business rolling through his doors. So you see, that ugly duckling.. the bar that some of you laugh at WILL become the beautiful swan that its father (Rick) envisioned it to be. There is ample space for dancing and socializing. Is there room for improvement.. yes! as my daddy would say, "you gotta crawl before you can walk"!

Here is what grinds my gears. Some of you are so busy dissing this mans spot but YO punk ass don't have a pot to piss in, or a window to throw it out of! It reminds me of how some of you dissed MIX and that.. I could not stomach. and SHE IS STILL STANDING!! - so hate on THAT!!

Why is it when someone does something that will benefit us all it's met with disdain, taunts, and ill will towards the very person you have smiled at slap fives with and have known for years. that my friends is that Willie Lynch theory also known as "NIGGA SHIT"!- you hate on your own people instead of trying to help them grow... so here is what I say to that. If your bitch ass, in all of your bitchassness can't say something nice., keep that hole in your face shut! Cause you talk cash shit but some of you are still on the outside looking in. - sad thing is its only done to the black club owners by their own people.. again.. nigga shit!- fuck outta here with that foolishness. Hell, half of you talking shit don't even have a car to get to the gigs you playing at!  

We have had the pleasure of hearing some out cold DJs most notably DJ Eric Hinchman and DJ Terry James. ( hinceforth and forever more known as Terry Jamz or TJamz) they came down there and blew the walls back. Eric provided some smooth tunage sexy even, and TJamz giving all kinds of energy and life he is a late night dJ fo'shizzle!

DJ Mobstem who had never touched the decks before was at the 1st open decks. Seeing DJ Magic school this young man was priceless. You see that is what this scene is about. Each one teach one. I would like to keep the open decks going but taking it to once a month., cause one thing I WILL NOT do is let one or several monkeys stop my show! Anyone who wants me to help, I will.. if for no other reason than, I BELIEVE in each one of you and want to see you WIN!!

So while some of you sit back and talk and let all that bullshit fall out cha mouf there are some of us who will continue to promote what we love and not talk about what we hate.

..and news flash some of you so called vets need to step ya blending and mixing game up. I listen to everything and my ear has gotten a helluva lot better. Now since you all talk so much shit I wonder how you would feel if I called ya ass out and put Y'ALL on blast. Since you do it so easily to others.

Think about it. Grow up! Enjoy the fact that you are still around to do what you love, and that there are still people who want to hear you entertain them.  Cause trust and believe as surly as you are high one day you can hit the ground face 1st the next! Support your people!! Stop being so damned divided. Stop hatin on someone because they did something you wouldn't or couldn't!

MOVEMENT is up next and we have company coming be on ya best behavior and in my Rodney King voice. " can't everyone just please get along"

Rick., you're gonna win! Everyone else... we are ALL gonna WIN!

Let The Music Play

~P